2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

                                                    limited residential development outside of the village. The southern entrance to the village provides
                                                    attractive views of the Country Life Hotel framed by vegetation.
                 Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan




                                                    Outside of the village there is rural production and associated activities with significant opportunities
                                                    for expansion. The locality is also attractive to residents seeking a rural retreat lifestyle relatively
                                                    remote from urban services. The low level of convenience, accessibility and servicing available limits the
                                                    type and extent of rural settlement that may occur and thereby helping to preserve this lifestyle.

                                                    Boreen Point is located on a rocky outcrop on the western side of Lake Cootharaba. The village is
                                                    bounded by water on three sides and the approach from the west is low lying, constraining expansion by
                                                    the village.

                                                    Boreen Point’s special character is derived from its lakeside setting, foreshore with extensive public
                                                    space and shading vegetation, mix of traditional and location responsive building designs, low levels of
                                                    infrastructure and relative lack of commercialism. Residents enjoy a relatively quiet relaxed lifestyle
                                                    offered by the village’s lakeside setting, its focus on lakeside and river activities and the open space,
                                                    rural and water vistas. The village attracts significant numbers of visitors particularly during holiday
                                                    periods, weekends and special events.

                                                    The main road access to the village is from the west along Louis Bazzo Drive. The entry point from the
                                                    west is achieved by an uphill ‘S’ bend. At this point, the comparatively uninhabited rural surrounds are
                                                    replaced by formed kerb and channel, street tree plantings and overhead power lines, signalling arrival
                                                    to an urban area.

                                                    The compactness of the village, general grid pattern of streets, low traffic volume, shaded streets and
                                                    attractive views suit walking and this mode dominates local trips. The curved esplanade and views to the
                                                    lake and beyond, framed by trees and buildings, from the higher parts of the village, provide a sense of
                                                    exploration and scenic beauty for visitors and residents.

                                                    The village retains strong connections with its history with many of the early modest style cottages and
                                                    the original Le Bateau Ivre Guest House, remaining. The character has been enhanced over time with
                                                    typical “Queenslander” style homes relocated from surrounding areas to the village. The Apollonian
                                                    Hotel is an important local historic landmark and gathering place. More recently, designs and lightweight
                                                    construction that respond to the climate, setting and character further add to the appeal of the village.

                                                    Within the village there are some opportunities for business expansion focused on services to residents
                                                    of the locality and some low impact tourist based accommodation and other services. Limited residential
                                                    expansion in the western parts of the existing village area is also envisaged subject to appropriate
                                                    management of effluent disposal.



                                                    Division 2—General provisions for assessment tables

                                                    4.2       Assessment categories and types of developmentCategories of
                                                              development and assessment
                                                              The assessment categoriescategories of development and assessment for each type of
                                                              development are identified in column 2 of tables 4.1 to 4.9. The types of development are
                                                              as follows—




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